Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Indicted for Alleged Coup Plot

Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro and 33 others of planning a coup to overturn the 2022 election results and target democratic institutions.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, faces accusations of leading a criminal conspiracy to prevent the transfer of power after his 2022 election loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The charges include plotting a coup, undermining democratic institutions, and a plan to assassinate Lula and a Supreme Court judge, which Bolsonaro allegedly approved.
Evidence presented includes digital files, messages, and documents detailing the alleged conspiracy aimed at disrupting Brazil's democratic order.
The January 8, 2023 storming of government buildings in Brasília by Bolsonaro supporters is linked to the broader plan to challenge Lula's presidency.
Bolsonaro denies all allegations, claiming political persecution, while the Supreme Court will decide whether to proceed with a trial.